Scherzi Musicali

The ensemble Scherzi Musicali was founded and is directed by Nicolas Achten, one of the few modern classical singers to accompany himself, variously, on the lute, the harp, and the harpsichord, reviving this old practice. Adapting its size and instrumentarium to the needs of the performance situation, Scherzi Musicali brings together young singers and instrumentalists willing to rethink the approach to early music and seeking to serve it with a genuine concern for musicological relevance. While aiming to rediscover lost gems of a forgotten musical heritage, Scherzi Musicali nevertheless do not neglect the key works of the repertoire, be they secular, sacred or operatic.

Alba Roca, Catherine Lybaert, David Szigetvári, Eriko Semba, François Dambois, Ganaël Schneider, Griet De Geyter, Gwendoline Blondeel, Jean-Marc Aymes, Justin Glaie, Justin Glorieux, Korneel Bernolet, Lambert Colson, Laura Pok, Leandro Marizotte, Lucas Guimarães Peres, Luciana Mancini, Marie De Roy, Mathieu Valfré, Mathilde Wolfs, Merel Elisheva Kriegsmann, Nicolas Achten, Olivier Berten, Ortwin Lowyck, Patrizio Germone, Paul Kieffer, Philippe Grisvard, Rainer Arndt, Reinoud Van Mechelen, Simon Linné, Solmund Nystabakk, Valentin Bajou, Varoujan Doneyan, Wei Lian Huang